DBasia.news – Karim Benzema, Real Madrid striker, is thrilled after winning the 2022 Ballon d’Or award. This time, Benzema has a target to win the 2022 Qatar World Cup with the French national team.
Karim Benzema became the best male player at the 2022 Ballon d’Or award. He defeated other great names such as Sadio Mane, Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski.
What Benzema has achieved this time has been widely predicted as last season, the 34-year-old striker appeared terrific. Benzema obtained 44 goals and 15 assists. He also led Madrid to LaLiga and Champions League titles.
“This is a collective success. This trophy is not just for me, but for one team. For me, football is a collective sport and I am a player in a team,” Benzema said after winning his first Ballon d’Or.
Now, Benzema has set the next target in his career. Benzema wants to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“I have trained mental strength. I am brave and determined,” added the former Olympique Lyon player.
“My goal is to play football and score goals for the team. The World Cup is the next challenge for me,” Benzema stated.
French football legend, Michel Platini, also stated the same thing. According to him, it is time for Benzema to bring Les Bleus to achievements.
“Benzema reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the Ballon d’Or. He has a big responsibility to be the best player in the world and in the next World Cup,” Michel Platini told RMC Sport.
“Benzema must be at the best level and prove his status. Benzema became a legend of French football. Winning the Ballon d’Or brought him into the ranks of great footballers,” he added.
The French national team occupies Group D at the 2022 World Cup. The defending champions will go head to head with Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.